FOIA Request to Northeast Ohio Medical University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and seeks specific information about the University’s governing board or board of trustees.
The requested records include a current list of members of NEOMED’s governing board or board of trustees. This list should contain each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University’s website are requested. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by NEOMED are sought. These biographies could be used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Buckeye Reporter emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities as members of the media. They argue that such access helps hold public institutions accountable and provides transparency to the public. As part of their request, they have asked for a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as media professionals.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
